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ZIP 34202

Pop. 27,197·Manatee County·178th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$2,435/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.8%
Month-over-Month
+5.1%
vs US Median
+$470
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ZIP 34202 · $2,435
More expensive than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,850
1 BR
$2,200
2 BR
$2,550
3 BR
$3,300
4 BR+
$3,940
Research median
$2,550/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$29,220/yr
At $2,435/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyManatee County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.8% YoY, +5.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 34202 (Lakewood Ranch, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 56.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,197
Median income
$121,659
Median age
55.4
Renters
20.8%
Age distribution
16.3%
12.8%
20.2%
16.5%
34.3%
Under 1816.3%
18–3412.8%
35–5420.2%
55–6416.5%
65+34.3%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
81.2%
White81.2%
Black2.7%
Hispanic10.1%
Asian2.7%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
13.7%
27.1%
56.7%
No HS diploma2.5%
HS diploma13.7%
Some college27.1%
Bachelor's+56.7%
Housing tenure
79.2%
20.8%
Owner79.2%
Renter20.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 34202 in Lakewood Ranch, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$104,907 → $121,659
up 16.0%
Population
24,920 → 27,197
up 9.1%
Renter share
24.1% → 20.8%
-3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
54% → 56.7%
+2.7 pts
Median age
52.1 → 55.4
+3.3 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $121,659 today, compared with $104,907 five years earlier. The population has grown by 9.1% since 2021, moving from about 24,920 residents to roughly 27,197. Renters now make up 20.8% of households, compared with 24.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 56.7% of adults here, versus 54% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 34202 covers Lakewood Ranch, FL. The median rent here is $2,435/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,200/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,550/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($121,659/yr), ZIP 34202 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 34202?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 34202 (Lakewood Ranch, FL) is $2,435. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 34202 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 34202's median rent of $2,435/mo is $470 (24%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 34202 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 34202 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #178 out of 662 ZIPs tracked at $2,435/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 34202?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $97,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,435/mo in ZIP 34202. The local median household income is $121,659/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 34202?

Rent in ZIP 34202 has decreased 3.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 34202 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 34202 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,435/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($121,659/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 34202 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 34202 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.8% of ZIP 34202 households are renters, while 79.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 34202 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 34202 compare to the rest of Lakewood Ranch?

ZIP 34202 is pricier than Lakewood Ranch as a whole. At $2,435/mo, it's $9 above the Lakewood Ranch citywide median of $2,426/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 34202 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 34202 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,435/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 34202's median household income ($121,659/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 34202 24%Benchmark 30%
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